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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Delivery RAID Log |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 15-30 min | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | RAID Log, Status Report Source | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |